Environmental Charter Schools
Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/147466498?pwd=MnB5Vkc4aG41OEZ1dDdtcWoxQjV0dz09
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Dial-In: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 147 466 498, Passcode: 133043
Two-way Teleconference Location: 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
ECS Board Members Term and End Date
Mr. Anthony Jowid, President..................3 years June 30, 2025
Dr. Denise Berger, Secretary...................3 years June 30, 2023
Ms. Zena Fong........................................2 year June 30, 2023
Ms. Jenina Ramirez.................................3 years June 30, 2024
Dr. Madhu Chatwani................................3 years June 30, 2023
Mr. Kennedy Hilario.................................3 years June 30, 2023
Dr. Betsy Hamilton.................................3 years June 30, 2025
Lawndale Elementary School District Representative, Rotating Position
ECS Staff
Ms. Farnaz Golshani-Flechner, Superintendent
Ms. Danielle Kelsick, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction
Ms. Alison Diaz, Director of Growth and Sustainability (Facilities)
Ms. Tracy Bondi, Director of Finance
Mr. Jeremiah David, Director of Compliance and Operations
Ms. Sarah Jamieson, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Michael Martucci, Director of Student Services
Ms. Jen Fenton, Director of Health and Safety
Ms. Lucia Bañuelos, Principal at ECHS-Lawndale
Dr. Geneva Matthews, Principal at ECMS-Inglewood
Mr. Dave Trejo, Principal at ECMS-Gardena
Dr. Cindy Guardado, Principal at ECHS-Gardena
Mission:
Reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world.
Values:
JUSTICE - We examine bias, racism, and prejudice. We deliver culturally-responsive curricula. We succeed when students’ race and class cease to predict their level of achievement.
COMMUNITY - We care. We collaborate. We respect the rights and voices of our stakeholders.
CURIOSITY - We question. We explore. We innovate.
SUSTAINABILITY - We think globally and act locally. We adapt. We encourage systems thinking to create a sustainable future.
LEADERSHIP - We listen. We think critically. We advocate. We shift public discourse. We are our own superheroes.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS AT BOARD MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only. The public should be aware that the Board is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.
Environmental Charter Schools recognizes that it benefits greatly from public input and perspective. Individuals are invited to address the Board on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Environmental Charter School's purview. Speakers may sign up in person immediately prior to the beginning of the Board meeting by turning in a Speaker Form (available at the check-in table in English and Spanish).
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of six (6) minutes each). Please note that the Board allows a maximum of 10 minutes to each subject as determined by the Board's presiding officer.
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of five (5) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes each).
The public should be aware that the Board is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5. Previous board meeting minutes may be viewed on the Board On Track public portal website at https://app2.boardontrack.com/public/3tHo3u/home.
Agenda
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I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
Opening Items
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A. | Record attendance and guests | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | ||
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B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | ||
C. | Approve the agenda | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | |
II. | Presentations from the Floor | 5:03 PM | |||
A. | Presentations from the floor on non-agenda Items | FYI | |||
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of six (6) minutes each).
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B. | Presentations from the floor on agenda items | FYI | |||
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of five (5) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes each).
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III. | Discussion Items / Updates | 5:03 PM | |||
A. | Opener | Discuss | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 10 m | |
B. | Action item: elect prospective board member(s) to ECS Board | Vote | Prospective board member(s) | 5 m | |
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C. | ECHS principals update | FYI | ECHS principals | 14 m | |
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D. | EdTec financial update | FYI | Dorothy Lee | 10 m | |
E. | Board member donations | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 5 m | |
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IV. | Study Session | 5:47 PM | |||
A. | Charter renewal planning conversation | Discuss | All attendees | 45 m | |
V. | Public Hearing | 6:32 PM | |||
A. | Public Comment: Revised ECS - Safe Return to In Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Jen Fenton | ||
Background: To align with evolving public health directives and guidelines, revisions to this COVID safety plan are made and included in the board agenda for public comment and board approval several times each year. |
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VI. | Consent Items A-P | 6:32 PM | |||
A. | Approve Board Resolution 2022-2023 #4 - Authorizing Remote Board Meetings | Vote | Jeremiah David | 3 m | |
B. | Approve 12/8/2022 board meeting minutes | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
C. | Approve 1/17/2023 Governance Committee meeting minutes | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
D. | Approve 1/19/2023 Audit Committee meeting minutes | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
E. | Approve 1/20/2023 Finance Committee meeting minutes | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
F. | Approve private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
G. | Approve check registers and credit card statements as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
ECS management certification: ECS management attests to having reviewed and approved the individual line items on the attached check registers and credit card statements in accordance with current ECS Financial Policies.
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H. | Approve contracts | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
As recommended by Finance Committee
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I. | Approve revised Lawndale Properties LLC Lease Agreement as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
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J. | Approve revised Yukon LLC Sublease Agreement Amendment as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
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K. | Approve School Plans for Student Achievement for ECHSL, ECMSG, ECMSI, ECHSG | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
L. | Approve School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for ECHSL, ECMSG, ECMSI, ECHSG | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
M. | Approve sale or disposal of ECS e-waste (surplus technology equipment) | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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N. | Approve California Energy Commission’s CalSHAPE Program Board Resolution for ventilation program funding at ECHS-G | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
Program description: The California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program (CalSHAPE) provides funding to fund the assessment, maintenance, and repair of ventilation systems, installation of carbon dioxide monitors, and replacement of noncompliant plumbing fixtures and appliances.
ECS has been awarded funding for ECHS-G. The corresponding ventilation program grant agreement and board resolution to accept the funding are enclosed below:
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O. | Approve revised ECS - Safe Return to In Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Jen Fenton | ||
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P. | Elect Dr. Betsy Hamilton as board vice president | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Jeremiah David | ||
To fill current board vice president vacancy, elect board officer as follows:
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VII. | Action Item | 6:35 PM | |||
A. | Approve FY21/22 Audit Report as Recommended by Audit Committee | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 3 m | |
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VIII. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 6:38 PM | |||
A. | Next ECS Board Meeting | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 1 m | |
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B. | Next ECS Committee Meetings | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 1 m | |
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C. | Appreciations | Discuss | All Attendees | 2 m | |
IX. | Closing Items | 6:42 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m |